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This page contains information on child, adolescent and adult psychiatric treatment. Your treatment at the Oxford Clinic may involve medication alone, therapy alone or a combination of both. Your treating psychiatrists will advise you on the most appropriate treatment plan.
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Child treatment
This page contains information on child, adolescent and adult psychiatric treatment. Child and adolescent psychiatry is a psychiatric subspecialty focusing on the mental health of children and adolescents, and their families. The specialty area recognises the benefits of early intervention and prevention, as well as the clinical needs of children and adolescents with established disorders. A psychiatrist may devise a treatment plan that may involve just your child, your family, or another group. A treatment plan may either include a medication or a behavioral therapy, or a combination of both in order to reduce underlying conditions. A child psychiatrist can also act as an advocate for your child with other doctors, school professionals, agencies, or other organizations.
Conditions treated:
Mood Disorders e.g., Dysthymia, Adjustment Disorder, Depression
Anxiety Disorders e.g., Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Learning and Communication Disorders e.g., Intellectual Impairment, Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders, Stuttering
Elimination disorders, e.g., Problematic Bed-Wetting, Toilet Training difficulties
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders, e.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Developmental Disorders, e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome
If you are not already involved in psychological therapy, where appropriate we have provided links to our sister clinics who can provide clinical psychology services. We are proud of our services and as many of us have been in the field for several years maintain strong relationships with many General Practitioners and allied health providers. If you have any questions regarding treatment areas, please contact the reception staff and one of the Clinic Directors will make contact.
If your child requires psychological therapy for any of the above disorders, please follow this link www.anxietyhouse.com.au
Adolescent Treatment
This page contains information on child, adolescent and adult psychiatric treatment. Your treatment at the Oxford Clinic may involve medication alone, therapy alone or a combination of both. Your treating psychiatrists will advise you on the most appropriate treatment plan. Mental health disorders in adolescence are a significant problem, relatively common, and amenable to treatment or intervention. At least one in five youth aged 9–17 years currently has a diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment; one in 10 has a disorder that causes significant impairment
Conditions Treated:
Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Developmental Disorders:
Behavioural Disorders
Addictions
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Brain Injury
Suicide
Understanding Self-Injury/ Self-Harm
Understanding Stress
If you are not already involved in psychological therapy, where appropriate we have provided links to our sister clinics who can provide clinical psychology services. We are proud of our services and as many of us have been in the field for several years maintain strong relationships with many General Practitioners and allied health providers. If you have any questions regarding treatment areas, please contact the reception staff and one of the Clinic Directors will make contact.
If your young person requires psychological therapy for any of the above disorders, please follow this link www.anxietyhouse.com.au
Adult treatment
This page contains information on child, adolescent and adult psychiatric treatment. Your treatment at the Oxford Clinic may involve medication alone, therapy alone or a combination of both. Your treating psychiatrists will advise you on the most appropriate treatment plan. If you are not already involved in psychological therapy, where appropriate we have provided links to our sister clinics who can provide clinical psychology services. We are proud of our services and as many of us have been in the field for several years maintain strong relationships with many General Practitioners and allied health providers. If you have any questions regarding treatment areas, please contact the reception staff and one of the Clinic Directors will make contact.
Conditions treated:
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety and Anxiety disorders tend to be the most common disorders psychiatrists see and treat in the community. With effective treatments, they can usually be treated well. Anxiety disorders usually encompass:
- Generalised Anxiety Disorders (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia (fear of situations and places where one might have a panic attack), Specific Phobias
Treatment for Anxiety disorders does depend on the severity of the problem. Although, we usually recommend psychological treatments first, sometimes a combination of medication and psychological treatments is needed. If you require psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, please follow this link www.anxietyhouse.com.au (Brisbane) and www.anxietyhouse-sc.com.au (Sunshine Coast)
Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly termed OCD, is the title given to the condition in which the person develops intrusive thoughts, images or impulses (e.g. obsessions), usually alongside associated compulsive behaviours. OCD is a treatable disorder that can affect both males and females of all ages. It is the fourth most common mental health disorder and is diagnosed as often as diabetes or asthma. Often, individual sufferers may be in denial, or too embarrassed about admitting their obsessions and seeking the help they require. An obsession develops when a thought, image or impulse repeatedly comes to mind, often disrupting other thoughts and mental focus.
While Obsessive Compulsive Disorders may be well known, the other disorders in the obsessive-compulsive spectrum are less well-known. Five disorders in the obsessive-compulsive spectrum form a single diagnostic category called obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs):
1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder;
2. Body dysmorphic disorder;
3. Hoarding disorder;
4. Trichotillomania (hair-pulling); and,
5. Excoriation (skin-picking).
The disorders in this OCRDs category share similar symptoms, have a similar age of onset, similar progression and course, co-occur together frequently, have similar family histories, and share similar treatment response. Genetic and biological studies further support a relationship between these disorders. If you require psychological treatment for OCD or related conditions, please follow this link www.ocdclinicbrisbane.com.au
Mood Disorders
Depression
Depression is the most commonly known mood disorder. It can present at any time through life (childhood/ adolescence, after giving birth, post-menopause etc). It is sometimes associated with stressful events.
Although we usually think of depression as a person feeling sad or unable to enjoy anything, they can also have other symptoms, such as, problems with sleep, appetite, energy levels and concentration.
Treatments for depression also depend on the severity of symptoms. The best evidence for treatment is usually psychological treatments (talking therapies) and/ or medication (anti-depressants). Your doctor will usually tailor your treatment to your specific symptoms and problems and, as such, you may require a combination of treatments to work best. If you require psychological treatment for mood disorders, please follow this link www.moodclinic.com.au
Bipolar Disorder
Whilst Bipolar Disorder affects approximately 3% of the Australian population, there is now emerging evidence that it is more common than previously thought and often misdiagnosed.
Bipolar disorder usually affects a person’s mood, energy and sleep. It can result in extremes of mood (“highs and lows”), which tend to affect the person’s function.
There are different types of Bipolar Disorder (Bipolar I and II) and treatment is usually guided by symptoms and type of Bipolar Disorder.
Treatments usually include medication (mood-stabilising medication), as well as, psychological therapies to help regulate sleep/ energy etc. If you require psychological treatment for mood disorders, please follow this link www.moodclinic.com.au
Psychotic Disorders
This is usually associated with Schizophrenia, as one of the main symptoms of Schizophrenia is psychosis. Psychosis refers to serious problems with thinking clearly and knowing what is real and what is not real. This can include hearing or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) or having unusual beliefs that are abnormal or not true (delusions).
Psychosis can be treated effectively with medication (antipsychotic medication) and psychological treatment.
Substance abuse disorders
Problems with substance abuse usually co-exist with other problems, such as depression/ mood disorders, anxiety or psychosis. However, not uncommonly, they are significant enough on their own and warrant a separate diagnosis.
To get the best possible outcome, substance abuse problems need to be identified and treated as early as possible. Often the biggest challenge is the motivation to change and reduce substance use/ abuse.
Deliberate Self Harm
Deliberate self-harm or self-injury (such as biting, hitting, burning etc) is not the same as suicide attempts. They are usually acts or ways people use to manage their emotions or cope with distressing or difficult feelings or emotions. They are also a means of expressing these emotions to others.
Often, self-injury is part of a complex picture of other problems or disorders.
Hence, treatments usually involve treating these other problems (such as mood, anxiety etc), as well as, utilising psychological therapies to find other safer ways of expressing distress and emotions.
Others
Our psychiatrists also treat a wide range of other problems or disorders. These include:
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD
Personality Disorders Maladaptive personal characteristics
Eating Disorders: Disturbances of weight and feeding behaviour
Our friendly reception staff will be more than happy to further discuss your specific concerns